Behind the Barrier: racialized students in the province face tiered access to health care services August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 Dorothy Poon and Danni Olusanya Graphic by Lua Presidio (Ubyssey) When Chihiro Asami felt a sore throat coming on, a possible COVID-19 diagnosis wasn’t her only worry. She was working at a local cafe when her...
On the front lines: Healthcare students deal with unique challenges during COVID-19 May 13, 2020June 9, 2020 Dorothy Poon From new nurses being plunged into the respiratory wing fresh out of university to student pharmacists juggling personal wellbeing with professional obligations to public health, healthcare-workers-in-training are dealing with unprecedented...
The vaccine for COVID-19? Staying home March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 Kate Korte While cases in Canada rise at a rate similar to the early days in Italy, people ignore the advice of our Provincial Health Officer, Bonnie Henry. The concept of social
Vulvodynia: Why a condition that affects one in six North American women is ignored, under-researched, and underfunded February 5, 2020February 19, 2020 Emma Edmonds Though vulvodynia, chronic pain affecting the vulvar area, affects one in six North American women at some point in their lives, it receives disproportionately low funding, publicity, and research. Some
In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, UVic forms response committee February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Truly Hunter New coronavirus 2019-nCoV has infected more citizens worldwide than the SARS outbreak of 2002-2003. While UVic takes action to support students and faculty, Canadian screening precautions consist of self-evaluation questionnaires
Provincial government unveils new rules on vaping December 2, 2019December 20, 2019 Josh Kozelj While UVic students returned to campus from reading break earlier this month, the government of British Columbia announced plans to implement the toughest rules on vaping in the country in
Vaccine shortages cause UVic flu clinic cancellations, delays November 17, 2019November 20, 2019 Michael John Lo Amidst national flu shot shortages, several campus flu shot clinics have been subject to cancellations and delays, including UVic's annual free clinic for students and staff on Nov. 7.
Why I’m hatin’ Vape Nation April 29, 2019April 20, 2019 Hunter Oliwa Too many people think vapes are exempt from the rules due to their overall low profile, and I’ve frankly had enough. Respect my right to clean air within campus,
It’s time to go cold turkey on meat consumption March 9, 2019March 23, 2019 Adam Marsh Remember how you used to think your grandparents were crazy for still smoking a pack a day of Export As when you were young? It took many years after doctors...
What adults born after 1970 need to know about measles February 23, 2019March 18, 2019 Truly Hunter Booster shots may be required With the outbreak of several cases of measles in B.C. since the beginning of 2019, here’s what you need to know about the spread and prevention...
